Hotel Sardar

About Hotel Sardar

Hotel Sardar suits travellers who need a straightforward base close to Pune Junction railway station. The location is useful for those arriving or departing by train, or for anyone who wants to be near the Bund Garden and Koregaon Park areas. The hotel's listed facilities include free WiFi, free car parking, a garden and a bar. The 24-hour front desk makes late check-ins easy. This is a no-fuss option for short stays, business trips or overnight transits through Pune.

The supplier's guest score of 3.5 out of 5 from 665 reviews indicates a generally acceptable standard for a 3-star hotel. The free newspaper and luggage storage are practical extras. The garden offers a small outdoor space to relax in, while the bar provides an evening option without leaving the property.

Rooms and listed facilities

Hotel Sardar's listed facilities include free WiFi, free car parking, a 24-hour front desk, laundry service, luggage storage, a garden, a bar and a free newspaper. The 24-hour front desk is helpful for late arrivals or early departures. The free car parking is a bonus for those driving. The bar and garden are shared spaces available to all guests. For families, confirm if interconnecting rooms or extra beds can be arranged.

The setting

Pune Junction railway station is about 0.2 km in a straight line, a short walk. Shaniwar Wada is about 2.2 km away. Pune International Airport is about 7.8 km in a straight line. Hinjewadi IT Park is about 16 km away, so this location is more convenient for the city centre than for the IT corridor.

Location and neighbourhood

This area is practical for budget travellers. The railway station is a few minutes away. Many affordable lodgings line the streets between the station and Bund Garden Road. You can walk to most daily needs. Local buses and auto-rickshaws are easy to find. The area has a mix of old bakeries, small eateries and general stores. It feels busy but not overwhelming. Long stays work well here because of the central location and access to public transport. You save time and money on getting around.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel Sardar from Pune International Airport takes around 7.8 km by taxi or app-based car. The route goes through Viman Nagar and past the airport road. From Pune Junction, the walk is around 0.2 km. You can also take an auto-rickshaw for the short ride. Bund Garden Road is the main artery. Buses run along this road towards Shivajinagar and Swargate. The Pune Metro Aqua Line stops at Pune Station and Bund Garden. Check the current network for extensions. For longer trips, state buses leave from Pune Station bus stand. Walking is often the quickest way for short distances.

Nearby sights and food

Within a short walk or quick auto ride, you can visit Osho Teerth park, a calm green space along the Mula-Mutha river. Lal Mahal, where Shivaji spent his boyhood, is a small museum near Shaniwar Wada. Shaniwar Wada is the ruined Peshwa palace, best seen in the late afternoon. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple draws large crowds, especially during Ganeshotsav. Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple, sit on Jangli Maharaj Road. Tulshibaug market is nearby for everyday shopping. These sights are close enough for a relaxed day of walking.

This area is good for eating on a budget. Misal pav and vada pav are common at small stalls. Bakeries in Camp sell Shrewsbury biscuits and bread. Irani cafés serve chai and bun maska. For a filling meal, look for a Puneri thali place. Mastani, a thick milkshake with ice cream, is a local specialty. Many small restaurants offer simple vegetarian meals. You can also buy snacks from roadside vendors. The food scene here is practical and varied, without needing to spend much.

A day from Hotel Sardar

A day from Hotel Sardar starts with a walk to Bund Garden for a morning stroll along the river. From there, head to Osho Teerth park for a quiet hour. Walk towards Shaniwar Wada and explore the grounds and the small museum at Lal Mahal. Stop for misal pav at a local eatery near Tulshibaug market. After lunch, visit Pataleshwar caves on Jangli Maharaj Road. The rock-cut temple is cool and quiet. In the late afternoon, walk to Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple. End the day with chai at an Irani café near Camp. The whole route is walkable and costs little. You return to Hotel Sardar by evening.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Bars
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Garden
• Laundry Service
• Luggage storage
• Surcharge